Pacific Pet Clinic - Vancouver/Burnaby Vet

Posted by pacificpetclinic on Dec 21, 2011

An infestation to avoid! Fleas on dogs

Out of all common pet related problems and sicknesses, the active habit of prevention is probably the best solution for treating the problem of fleas infestation. Fleas on dogs is a common issue. If not dealt with properly, like most problems, it can grow to become a serious health risk to your pet. Signs of a flea infestation: 2 common signs that indicates a flea infestation are flea dirt and flea eggs....

Posted by pacificpetclinic on Dec 20, 2011

Worms in dogs: The cause of diarrhea, vomiting, being underweight or lethargy

It may surprise you to find out that the majority of the puppies are born with worms! If not treated properly, worms can cause serious health issues to your puppy. Some basic information about this illness: During the pregnancy stage, the mother of the puppy usually transmit intestinal parasites to the unborn puppy. This is the cause of the puppies being born with worms. Worms can be very easy to spot,...

Posted by pacificpetclinic on Dec 19, 2011

Dogs with Rabies: You hear about it, but what does it actually mean?

You often hear about dogs with the rabies virus and the potential dangers of it but what does it actually mean to you? What do you actually have to be cautious of and what can you do to protect you and your pet from the dangers of it? To begin with, Rabies is a very well known virus. The transmission of the disease is almost always caused by the biting of an infected animal. Fortunately, being bit by a...